“The Mandalorian” Unveils Two Major Cameos

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The Mandalorian is well into its third season on Disney+, with just two episodes left to air. The plot has focused on the planet of Mandalore, home of the eponymous main character. That has allowed the creative team to showcase Mandalore’s unique design, as well as develop some fan-favorite characters. Katie Sachoff’s Bo-Katan, who was introduced in Season 2, has taken on a much more prominent role. Season 3 has seen appearances by Amy Sedaris, as well as the man behind Jar Jar Binks – Ahmed Best.

However, fans were still surprised to see some major celebrities appear in the show’s latest episode. Guns for Hire (Season 3, Episode 6) sees Din Djarin, Grogu, and Bo-Katan travel to the planet Plazir-15 in order to find Bo-Katan’s fleet. On Plazir-15, characters and fans alike were greeted by the planet’s leaders – The Duchess, played by Lizzo, and Captain Bombardier, played by Jack Black. If that wasn’t enough for fans, Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd also appears in the episode.

Fans Mixed On Mandalorian Cameos

After a number of serious, plot-heavy episodes for The Mandalorian, Guns for Hire sought to bring a little levity into the season’s later episodes. Lizzo excels as the larger-than-life Duchess who, much like most of the internet, becomes smitten with Grogu (aka, Baby Yoda). Meanwhile, Jack Black was the perfect choice for the outlandish Captain Bombardier. Fans were also quick to point out that Lizzo “manifested” her cameo by dressing as Grogu for Halloween. Together, they are an over-the-top power couple that serves as a contrast to the serious militarism of Mandalore.

However, early fan reception appears mixed regarding the cameos. While some fans have praised the appearances, others have used the opportunity to criticize Lizzo’s performance and overall acting ability. Meanwhile, some fans have criticized putting such a light-hearted episode so close to the end of the eight-episode season. But despite the detractors, the cameos received a positive reception overall, even if the episode itself was considered a weaker offering. While Lizzo and Jack Black may only be appearing for a single episode, it may be a sign to fans about the direction the show is taking, and the star power it is attracting.

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